Development LNP - Three-hour power cut scheduled for tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it has approved a power cut of 03 hours for tomorrow (August 01) as requested by the CEB.…
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Business Importance of ‘Fair Play’ by all Stakeholders of the Economy in Countering the Current Unprecedented Economic Crisis
The Government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have been implementing several measures to ease the burden of the current economic hardships on the…
Crime 47 arrested as navy foils illegal migration attempt
Police said that 47 persons who were attempting to illegally travel to another country by boat have been taken into custody by Sri Lanka Navy at Kolinjadiya,…
Business Merchandise trade balance records a surplus for first time in nearly 20 years
The merchandise trade balance recorded a surplus in June 2022 for the first time since August 2002, reflecting the impact of historically high monthly export…
Politics LNP - Basil Rajapaksa finally attends Parliament
Basil Rajapaksa was finally spotted seated silently on his seat in Parliament today. Basil was under severe criticism for being absent from Parliament while he…
Politics LNP - Ali Sabry resigns as Finance Minister in less than 24 hours
Finance Minister Ali Sabry who was appointed to the portfolio yesterday has resigned from his position in less than 24 hours. In a resignation letter sent to…
Politics LNP - Parliament adjourned till tomorrow
Parliament was adjourned by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena till 10 a.m tomorrow.
Politics LNP - Ranil says multilateral agencies , friendly countries ready to help SL
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Parliament should evolve a mechanism to get out of the current crisis and financial assistance from…
Politics LNP - Sajith calls for urgent constitutional reforms
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today called for urgent constitutional reforms under which he proposed the reduction of powers of the Executive…
Business LNP - US $ 1Bn loan from China to settle previous loans
The proposed US $ 1 billion loan to be obtained from China will be utilised to settle the previous loans from the Chinese banks, Daily Mirror learns. Sri…
Business LNP - IMF calls SL to strengthen VAT and income taxes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Sri Lanka a comprehensive set of policies with specific measures which included strengthening VAT and…
Development LNP - Power cuts extended by another hour for some areas today due to weekend parties
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that it has been decided to impose power cut for one more hour in addition to today's scheduled power…
Technology LNP - Special committee appointed to deal with IMF
A special committee has been appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to select an international law firm to deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).…
Crime LNP - Ranil calls for immediate debate on IMF report
Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for an immediate debate in Parliament on the IMF report on Sri Lanka. "As the Government…
Politics LNP - I am ready to quit as minister if SLFP ministers take the lead: Namal
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa said he is ready to resign from his ministerial portfolio so as to reduce the number of ministers in the Cabinet, if the Sri La…
General LNP - SL needs a new beginning: Cardinal
Sri Lanka needs a new beginning and a national conversion, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today. "We need a national…
Crime LNP - Three suspects arrested over murder of Minister Lokuge’s driver
Three suspects including the main suspect involved in the brutal murder of the driver of Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge, have been arrested. Police said the…
Politics LNP - GL reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reappointed Prof. G.L. Peiris as the Minister of Foreign Affairs with effect from today (23). According to a gazette…
Business LNP - Banks directed to sell 50% of worker remittances to CB every week
The Central Bank has directed all licensed banks to sell 50 percent of inward workers’ remittances to the Central Bank every week. The directive came into…
Politics LNP - Vehicle imports may delay further: State Minister
Even though several proposals have been received with regard to vehicle imports, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said today the government was yet to allow…
Sports LNP - Mahinda thanked Modi
While thanking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing Indian economic development assistance and credit facilities, said that he would expect the…
Business LNP - Gem exports can bring US$1Bn to SL this year: SB
Action will be taken to increase exporting gems that could bring in a revenue of US$1 billion by the end of this year, which is currently at US $265 mn,…
Technology LNP - Ranil strikes again at APC; confronts Basil
An argument between former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa broke out at the All-Party Conference (APC) convened today…
Development LNP - Power cut schedule announced for tomorrow
The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (24) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. They said…